The Coalition Government continues to support the Murray-Darling Basin plan with over $129 million committed to New South Wales, Victorian and South Australian governments for projects that will improve water infrastructure in local communities. The Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Package will allow the amount of water needing to be recovered across the Murray-Darling Basin to … Continue reading GOVERNMENT DELIVERS $129 MILLION TO IMPROVE MURRAY-DARLING BASIN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Australian exporters reliant on airfreight will continue to have access to key international export markets, thanks to a $240 million funding injection to help keep international freight routes and flights operating. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the $240 million funding injection will extend support, under the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM), until the end … Continue reading FREIGHT FLIGHTS BOOST FOR BARKER EXPORTERS
New export opportunities for Australian farmers, businesses and investors will begin to flow with the start of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA). Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the landmark trade agreement with Indonesia would provide an export boost for Barker farmers and businesses. “This is the most comprehensive bilateral trade agreement Indonesia … Continue reading AUSTRALIA’S FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH INDONESIA TO PROVIDE EXPORT BOOST
The Limestone Coast will benefit from additional support to help Australia’s agricultural and sustainable forestry industries recover from the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires. Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP said the measures would provide critical support for primary producers, accelerating the economic recovery of industries hardest hit by the bushfires. “Our Government is committed to … Continue reading FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING AVAILABLE TO LIMESTONE COAST FORESTRY SECTOR
From July 1 2020, the nearly 14,600 small and family businesses in Barker will be paying less tax as a result of legislated tax cuts passed by the Morrison Government. As the 2020-2021 financial year begins, incorporated small and family businesses with a turnover of less than $50 million will see their company tax rate … Continue reading SMALL BUSINESS TAX CUTS KICK IN FROM JULY 1 2020
Mr PASIN (Barker) (13:56): In Barker we’re blessed to have a large number of volunteers and residents who do an exceptional amount for the community. This year, more than ever, we have so much to be thankful for from them as we deal with the aftermath of bushfires, drought and, obviously, the global pandemic. On … Continue reading Queen’s Birthday Honours
Mr PASIN (Barker) (13:58): This week, the Premier of Victoria said: I don’t want to be offensive to South Australians, but why would you want to go there? Premier: I get it. You’ve had a bad week! You’ve had a really bad week! Premier, you’ve been burnt courtesy of some particularly bad behaviour from your … Continue reading Reasons to come to SA
Mr PASIN (Barker) (19:34): I’m speaking tonight in support of the Australian Made Campaign. I’m here to encourage all Australians to join the Aussie Made Club. In recent weeks, my office—like those of others, I’m sure—has been inundated with enquiries about how constituents can support Australian domestic manufacturing. It might be one of the silver … Continue reading Australian Made Campaign
Mr PASIN (Barker) (16:17): Deputy Speaker Gillespie, I know you know that this week is Men’s Health Week. Unfortunately, the health status of men in most countries, including Australia, is generally poorer than that of women. More men die at early stages of life, more men have accidents, more men take their own lives and … Continue reading Men’s Health Week
